Saturday, October 06, 2012

ALDS: Justin Verlander Fans Eleven As Tigers Overcome Athletics In Series Opener

At Detroit:

Justin Verlander surrendered a lead-off home run to Coco Crisp but then settled down and struck out eleven batters during a strong seven innings on Saturday as the Detroit Tigers came from behind to down the visiting Oakland Athletics 3-1 in the opening game of their American League divisional playoff series.  Alex Avila homered in the fifth inning to help seal the win for the Tigers.

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